Dykes Early Origins

The surname Dykes was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Dykes Spelling Variations

Dykes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dicus, Dick, Diks, Dickek, Dickstein, Dicksthein, Dykenstein, Dyks and many more.

Dykes Early History

Dykes Early History

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Dykes Early Notables (pre 1700)

Dykes Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dykes Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Abigail Dykes, who came to Boston in 1637

Thomas Dykes, who landed in Maryland in 1658

Andrew Dykes, who settled in America in 1684

Dykes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Dykes, who came to America in 1833

John Dykes, aged 14, arrived in America in 1833

Francis Dykes, who settled in New York in 1840

E. F. M. Dykes, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852

James Wilson Dykes, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1874

The Dykes Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dykes Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.